Senior Accountant AR

The Senior Accountant AR is responsible for ensuring the efficient management of aeronautical and non-aeronautical receivables through accurate customer account management, effective collections, timely revenue recognition, and reliable financial reporting. The role supports revenue integrity, minimizes credit risk, ensures compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and delivers high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and approve invoices and credit notes (CNs), including automated, manual, intercompany, and subsidiary transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely revenue recognition.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing, receipt allocation, and account reconciliation.
• Coordinate with airlines, ground handlers, revenue assurance teams, and operational departments to resolve billing disputes, account discrepancies, and revenue-related queries.
• Maintain accurate customer profile records in Fusion Billing System for ADAC and subsidiary clients.
• Coordinate with IT on system upgrades and implementation of new functionalities within Fusion Billing System.
• Prepare project reports as requested by management and other departments.
• Perform monthly soft and hard closing activities and posting of month-end transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, provisions, revenue adjustments, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor customer account balances and aging reports to ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables and minimize overdue balances.
• Prepare periodic Accounts Receivable reports and aging analysis.
• Review unapplied receipts, unidentified collections, and customer advances, ensuring timely allocation and clearing.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and explanations as required.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and system enhancements to improve billing accuracy, collection efficiency, and reporting capabilities.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accountants and AR team members to ensure adherence to procedures and service standards.
• Monitor and contribute to key performance indicators such as: 
  • Billing Accuracy Rate
  • Unidentified Receipts Resolution Time
  • Customer Dispute Resolution Turnaround Time
• Comply with all HSE policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Report hazards, unsafe conditions, and non-conformities promptly.
• Participate in required HSE training and promote environmentally responsible and safe work practices.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Line Manager to support divisional objectives.

Requirements and Skills

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar Accounts Receivable or Finance role, preferably within a large organization or division.

Technical Competencies

• Accounts Receivable & Revenue Management
• Financial Analysis
• Data Management and Reporting
• Governance, Compliance, Audit Support & Internal Controls

Behavioral Competencies

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Planning, Organizing & Execution
• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of billing, collections, reconciliations, and revenue recognition processes.
• Knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Experience with ERP/Billing Systems (preferably Fusion).
• Strong reporting, reconciliation, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to manage customer disputes and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Capability to identify process improvement and automation opportunities.
• Leadership and mentoring skills for supporting junior team members.